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Courageous individuals who averted disaster, inspiring a healthier, more resilient future.
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The Preventioneers
Diseases, Disasters, and the Discoveries That Changed Our World
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272 pages
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5 May 2026
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Summary
Inspiring stories of individuals who shaped prevention as a public good.
What drives someone to challenge the status quo to prevent disaster? In The Preventioneers, Barry R. Davis chronicles the work of bold individuals who recognized the warning signs of catastrophe and intervened before tragedy could strike. With stories that include fire, disease, climate change, and public health, Davis illuminates the efforts of those who confronted indifference, ignoran…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781421454337 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1421454335 |
| Author: | Barry R. Davis, Charles Hennekens |
| Publisher: | Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Imprint: | Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 5 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 399g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 18mm |
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Barry R. Davis
Barry R. Davis is professor emeritus and the former Guy S. Parcel Chair in Public Health at the University of Texas School of Public Health.
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